International Politics and the Pursuit of Power: A Critical Examination of the Domestic Analogy Introduction The assertion that international politics, like domestic politics, is fundamentally driven by the pursuit and contestation of power has long shaped the theoretical imagination and empirical interpretation of world affairs. Rooted in classical realist thinking, this proposition rests on the … Continue reading Critically examine the proposition that international politics, akin to domestic politics, is fundamentally driven by the pursuit and contestation of power.
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How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?
Norms, Taboos, and Epistemic Communities in the Governance of Nuclear Proliferation In the international system, the governance of nuclear weapons transcends material capabilities and deterrence logic. It is also deeply embedded in normative frameworks, ideational constructs, and the epistemic authority of transnational expert networks. While realist perspectives emphasize state interests and power calculations, constructivist and … Continue reading How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?